How to find NGC2782 using Gemini

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Gemini as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2782.

NGC2782 is 41° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2782.

Gemini

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Gemini before following the route.

Identify Castor in or near Gemini; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Castor, move about 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 39279.0.

From HYG 39279.0, move about 6.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 42090.0.

From HYG 42090.0, move about 6.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 44700.0.

From HYG 44700.0, move about 2.2° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2782. This is the target field.